Thursday, December 23, 2010

Gospel PassageLuke 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the worldshould be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quiriniuswas governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph alsowent from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David calledBethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5 Hewent to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting achild. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7 And shegave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in amanger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 8 In that region there wereshepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then anangel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them,and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see — Iam bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this dayin the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign foryou: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13 Andsuddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising Godand saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace amongthose whom he favors!”Questions1. On Christmas day, what gift are you planning to give Jesus for his birthday?2. When you think about Jesus and your Catholic faith, are you very happylike the angels? Do you tell your friends and others how happy Jesus makesyou?3. We celebrate on Christmas that God the Son became a little baby, just likeyou once were. When you sing Christmas songs, do you think about Jesus?What are your favorite songs about Jesus?used with permission - Fr. Roger Landry

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Prayer to the Holy Family

Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subjectto Mary and Joseph, did consecrate domestic life byYour unspeakable virtues; grant that we, with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of your Holy Family, and may attain to its everlasing fellowship. Who lives and reigns, world without end. Amen.